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Today's Options Market Update

Investors expect a 25-basis-point rate cut today, with a small chance of 50 basis points. The Fed's economic and rate projections loom large, along with Chairman Powell's remarks.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Stocks looked past softening labor market data and took a "don't fight the Fed" stance this week as stocks climbed higher into record territory.

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